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Brisbane Airport Workers Face Tenfold Airtrain Fare Hike

Brisbane Airport workers will pay over \$46 weekly for Airtrain from February 10th, more than ten times the cost for other south-east Queensland commuters, due to the end of a trial period of cheaper fares and an additional fare increase implemented by Airtrain.

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Athens Traffic Crisis: Experts Propose Solutions Amidst Worsening Congestion

A symposium by the Hellenic Society of Transportation Engineers revealed that Athens' traffic congestion is worsening, with private cars dominating roads and resulting in significant economic losses (€80-90 million annually). Experts proposed solutions such as green rings, stricter enforcement, cong...

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High-Speed Rail Subsidy Cut Triples Cost for Thousands of Spanish Commuters

The Spanish government's rejection of a bill that included a 50% discount on high-speed rail between Valladolid, Segovia, and Madrid has tripled the cost for thousands of daily commuters, impacting regional development and reversing population growth trends.

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Widespread Fraud Impacts Germany's Public Transportation Ticket

The Germany-wide public transportation ticket, launched in May 2023, is experiencing widespread fraud; the RMV estimates that approximately one million of the nearly 14 million sold tickets are fraudulent or unpaid, resulting in significant financial losses due to systematic digital abuse involving ...

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Spanish Congress Rejects Decree, Cutting Pension Increases and Free Public Transit

The Spanish Congress rejected an omnibus decree, resulting in a €40.50 monthly reduction for average retirees, eliminating aid for vulnerable citizens, and ending free public transport, exposing the government's fragile parliamentary majority.

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Qbuzz Faces Driver Shortage, Passenger Complaints After Service Takeover

Qbuzz, which recently took over bus routes in the Netherlands, faces driver stress and passenger complaints due to insufficient buses, facilities, and staff following delays in electric bus deliveries; 85% of 270 surveyed drivers reported stress issues, prompting a union's strong letter demanding ac...

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Russia's Road Infrastructure Investment Boosts Transport Accessibility

Russia's "Safe High-Quality Roads" national project, implemented since 2019, has repaired or built over 150,000 km of roads, impacting 105 major urban areas, with 9.3 trillion rubles allocated until 2030 to boost transport accessibility and mobility to 14,200 passenger-km per person by 2030.

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Valencia's Public Transport Card Dispute Amidst Reduced State Funding

In Valencia, Spain, a political debate ensues over replacing the €6.80 bonobús public transport card with the cheaper €4 Suma card due to reduced state subsidies following the rejection of a government decree, prompting a clash between socialist councilors and the city's administration.

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Spanish Government Seeks Support for Pension Increase After Omnibus Bill Rejection

The Spanish government faces a potential crisis after parliament rejected an omnibus bill including pension increases for 12 million retirees and public transport discounts, prompting efforts to secure support from Junts and the PP.

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Paris Metro to Test New High-Capacity Subway Cars

Paris's metro system will begin testing new MF19 subway cars on line 10 starting February 14, 2024, replacing older models and aiming to improve passenger transport across eight lines by late 2025, despite concerns over reduced seating.

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Qbuzz Driver Stress Soars After Service Takeover

Qbuzz's takeover of bus services in northern South Holland and Friesland in mid-December resulted in significant driver stress due to shortages of buses, drivers, and adequate facilities, leading to 85% of surveyed drivers reporting stress-related issues and potential for future strikes.

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Sydney Rail Unions Reduce Pay Demand Amid Ongoing Wage Dispute

Sydney rail unions have lowered their pay demand to 11 percent over three years, down from 32 percent, in a dispute with the NSW government. The counter-offer, submitted Monday, includes 100+ conditions, and negotiations continue, focusing on a risk assessment clause the government wants to remove.

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